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Manatees Are Starving en Masse as Florida’s Ecosystem Crumbles

“They have been eating their body from the inside, trying to stay alive because there is no food.” Mass Casualties As Florida’s fragile ecosystems crumble under the ravages of climate change, beloved local wildlife is finding it hard to survive. That became especially evident when the bodies of 677 manatees washed up along the state’s… Continue reading Manatees Are Starving en Masse as Florida’s Ecosystem Crumbles

California expands Activision Blizzard lawsuit to include temporary workers

The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) has expanded the scope of its sexual harassment and discrimination lawsuit against Activision Blizzard to include temporary workers. As first reported by Axios, the watchdog filed an amended complaint on Monday to redefine the group it plans to represent in the suit. The complaint now consistently… Continue reading California expands Activision Blizzard lawsuit to include temporary workers

Apple Maps is finally starting to follow Google’s lead on user reviews

Since the release of iOS 14, Apple Maps has included a built-in rating system that allows you to review select businesses, restaurants and other points of interest. Before Monday, that feature was only available in countries like Australia and Japan, but as MacRumors points out, you can now access it in the US and Canada.… Continue reading Apple Maps is finally starting to follow Google’s lead on user reviews

Watch Xbox’s Gamescom show in 11 minutes

[embedded content] OK, we’ll be honest: The 2021 Xbox Gamescom show was fluffy. It was a 90-minute live YouTube event populated by drawn-out developer interviews, a mini-documentary on the trebuchet and slightly exciting updates to mid-tier titles, but there were also a few bright spots. Xbox cloud gaming is heading to Xbox Series X, Series… Continue reading Watch Xbox’s Gamescom show in 11 minutes

Xiaomi is slowly phasing out its Mi branding

Chinese electronics manufacturer Xiaomi recently passed Apple to become the world’s second-largest phone maker. It’s now banking on the fact its products are recognizable enough they don’t need additional branding. As first reported by XDA Developers, the company will phase out its “Mi” branding over the coming months, with new products slated to carry the… Continue reading Xiaomi is slowly phasing out its Mi branding

Sorry I missed your 30th birthday, Super NES

I missed one of my best friend’s birthdays this week – but belated best wishes are better than nothing. So, to the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, my favorite console of all time, which arrived in the US on August 23rd, 1991, I wish you many happy returns. The SNES wasn’t my first console. Like many… Continue reading Sorry I missed your 30th birthday, Super NES

Blackstone said to be in talks to acquire SG’s Interplex for $1b: Report …

US investment major Blackstone is reportedly in talks to acquire Interplex, a Singapore-based precision components company, from Baring Private Equity Asia (BPEA), for at least $1 billion. A Bloomberg report, which quoted people familiar with the matter, said Blackstone is currently laying out the details of the transaction, although final negotiations could still take weeks.… Continue reading Blackstone said to be in talks to acquire SG’s Interplex for $1b: Report …

PropertyGuru set to ramp up data, software services to boost marketplace lead

In Singapore, we are looking to double our reporting team by this year-end to comprehensively cover the fast-moving world of funded startups and VC, PE & M&A deals. We want reporters who can tell our readers what is really happening in these sectors and why it matters to markets, companies and consumers. The ability to… Continue reading PropertyGuru set to ramp up data, software services to boost marketplace lead